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Arsenal extends Emirates sponsorship in record Premier League deal

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Arsenal and Emirates have agreed a five-year extension worth up to £70 million a season through 2033. The deal extends the Premier League's longest-running sponsorship and its most valuable current shirt agreement.

Sports Direct shifts into new NIFL retail partner role

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Sports Direct has extended its NIFL partnership for a further three seasons in a new Official Sports Retail Partner role. The renewal follows BoyleSports' arrival as NIFL's new principal title partner.

HyGo becomes Athletics Ireland's official hydration partner

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Athletics Ireland has named HyGo Irish Still Spring Water as its new Official Hydration Partner. The Tipperary-produced brand replaces Change Hydrate in a newly filled national sponsorship category.

FDC Group sponsors schools through biodiversity education partnership

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

FDC Group has partnered with Biodiversity in Schools to sponsor 13 schools nationwide via an employee-led scheme. The Cork-based accountancy and agri consultancy firm funded a year of nature education resources for schools.

Ciara Meany brought sports marketing expertise to judging panel at Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back on last year's awards, Ciara Meany, Sponsorship & Marketing Manager at Munster Rugby, joined the judging panel at the Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025, bringing experience across sports sponsorship, retail marketing, and strategic commercial partnership development with advanced qualifications in marketing and business strategy. With experience overseeing strategic commercial partnerships in sports whilst balancing sponsor objectives with brand visibility and audience engagement, Ciara's expertise in long-term value-driven partnerships informed the judging panel's evaluation of sponsorship authenticity and measurable commercial alignment.

Beyond the Badge: What Rising Replica Kit Prices Mean for Irish Football Sponsorship Strategy

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

50% of PL fans cannot afford replica shirts priced up to £90. For Irish sponsors, the data is a clear prompt to build fan engagement beyond the shirt.

Baker Estates renews Dartmouth Royal Regatta sponsorship

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Baker Estates has returned as Platinum Sponsor of the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta for a seventh consecutive year. The Devon housebuilder will host a stand at the 181st regatta this August.

OMODA joins Lloyds Tour of Britain as automotive partner

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

OMODA has signed as Official Automotive Partner of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women and Men races. The deal covers race-day activations, mountain classifications and the official vehicle fleet.

Domino's renews Basketball Ireland title sponsorship through 2029

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Domino's has signed a new three-year deal as title sponsor of Basketball Ireland's Super League and Division One competitions. The renewal covers the 2026/27 to 2028/29 seasons across the national basketball calendar.

BOYLE Sports expands English football portfolio with Leeds United tie-up

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

BOYLE Sports has signed a multi-year deal to become Leeds United's UK and Ireland betting partner. The Dundalk-based bookmaker gains Elland Road signage and fan activations throughout the Premier League season.

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Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025

November 13th, 2025

Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire

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